Manufacturing Engineer, Graduate
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We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer-Associate to join our Summerville, SC location.
Your Responsibilities:
Under close supervision, assist with various routine analyses, design and/or assembly related to manufacturing projects. Assist with development, implementation and methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time OffI 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness BenefitsILearning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive PayI Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase PlanI Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Salary: $67,400-$82,400
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in SC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge:
- Establishes Manufacturing process flow and work instruction. Create and update manufacturing standard procedure, which defines specific manufacturing processes.
- May perform routine operational or methods analysis related to labor standards and reviews product/project flow data, equipment and labor requirements for use in conducting manufacturing operations, increasing productivity and reducing production unit cost
- Assist in the evaluation of engineering changes and/or other specifications requirements and performs as technical liaison with other engineering personnel such as program management, finance, design, quality, procurement, inspection, and production.
- May interface with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products and conduct review of engineering drawings prior to release.
- Management of CNC program files for revision control and security per internal procedures; program machine tools utilizing 3D models and CNC languages; perform 1st time program prove outs
- Understand and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing concepts.
- Provide Shop support for assigned projects; and training and mentoring of shop personnel.
- Identify new and/or improved processes for reducing rework, cycle-time, and costs for assigned projects
- Participate in Kaizen Events, Process Mapping and Project Readiness reviews
- Ability to apply software specific to role such as: MS office, Team Center, Oracle and CAD (NX preferred)
- Develop quotations for assigned product(s)
What you Bring:
- Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
- Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial engineering or equivalent, preferably with at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with manufacturing processes, such as machining, CNC machining, welding, or assembly
- Experience with design tooling and fixtures for manufacturing parts/assemblies
- Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, CAD experiences especially 3D solid models
- Excellent communication skills
- Professionalism and commitment to quality, customer service, and continuous improvement
- Ability to tolerate and drive change
- Attention to detail
Who we are:
Environmental, Social and Governance
With a long track record of reliable, technologically superior designs and global resources, Steam & Air Solutions (SAS) is the logical choice to meet the Navy’s current and future turbine-drive and shipboard compression requirements. SAS’s equipment is used on hundreds of U.S. Navy ships to provide power and compression for propulsion, power generation, pump drives, ship service air, oxygen / nitrogen (O2N2) feed air, generator drives, and deballasting.
To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - SAS (cw-ems.com)
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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